What's News 12 September
Published on 12 September 2025
Road Closure - The Bridle Track road works
Maintenance road works will begin on The Bridle Track on Monday 15 September, 7am.
To complete these works, Council will be closing the road on the Hill End side of Monahans Bluff (3548 The Bridle Track) and at Roothog Rd crossing. This section of road will be closed from 7am – 4pm Monday 15 – Thursday 18 September.
Emergency vehicles will still be permitted through the site if required.
Message boards will be in place at the start of the Bridle Track (Duramana Rd) and at Hill End Village advising of the closure.
Waltzing the Wilarra at Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre - BMEC
From the producers behind the national tours of The Sapphires and The Sunshine Club comes Waltzing the Wilarra. Don’t miss this First Nations musical, touring nationally, in Bathurst for one night only. Fresh from her starring role as Juliet, in &Juliet, Lorinda May Merrypor is set to light up the stage. Nominated for 3 Helpmann Awards, written and composed by David Milroy and directed by Brittanie Shipway.
Performed by a stellar cast including Shaka Cook (Hamilton) and Lisa Maza, (Stingers) with music by a live band.
Wednesday 17 September, 7:30pm at BMEC
The 2025 Theo Barker Lecture, sponsored by Bathurst Regional Council and the Bathurst and District Historical Society, is being held on Thursday 18 September 2025. The lecture is in memory of Theo Barker, a much loved and respected member of the Bathurst community. Theo was Bathurst's historian, the author of many publications and a popular speaker on Bathurst’s history.
The 2025 Lecture is the eleventh lecture in the series, and we welcome Dr Robyn Russell as our guest lecturer. Dr Robyn Russell is a historian and museum specialist. Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Intangible heritage and Chair of UNESCO Australian Memory of the World Committee. Dr Russell will present “When the Royals came to Bathurst,” examining the royal visit phenomenon and its impact in Bathurst and across the nation.
What: Theo Barker Memorial Lecture
When: 6pm, Thursday 18 September
Where: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre (BMEC)
RSVP: 6333 6211, or email council@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
Partial Road Closure – George Street
Council advises that George Street between Howick and Durham Streets will be under a partial road closure from Thursday 11 September to Monday 15 September, 7pm until 6am. Weather permitted.
No vehicles are to be parked in these sections while works are carried out.
For more information, contact Downer on 0459 633 722.
BRAG Upcoming Exhibitions
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) is excited to announce their upcoming suite of exhibitions opening on Friday 19 September, 6pm.
In the Main Gallery, A Tear in the Fabric will be presented in partnership with 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art. Sharing that space, Landscapes of Imagination: From the Collection, will continue to showcase selected works from the BRAG Permanent Collection. In BRAG’s Foyer Gallery, Indonesian artist Jayanto Tan presents Tea Ceremony in the Celestial Garden, and the OUT THERE BATHURST Forecourt Projection will showcase the 2025 Galah Regional Photography Prize.
JUNKLANDIA – Presented by BMEC & BRC’s Environmental Team
BMEC’s latest production ‘JUNKLANDIA’ is created in conjunction with Council’s Environmental Team and utilises dance, circus and comedy to showcase creative ways we can recycle household items and reduce the waste we habitually throw out. The show is scheduled for 10:30am on Friday 3 October, grab your tickets on the BMEC website below before they sell out: https://www.bmec.com.au/whats-on/junklandia/
Race Week Business Activations
Calling all Bathurst businesses! Race Week is almost here, and we want YOU to be part of the buzz!
We’ve created 4 easy ways for you to turbocharge your business during the 2025 Repco Bathurst 1000. From window displays to giveaways and trackside exposure, there’s something for everyone.
Bathurst Light Car Club – Mount Panorama Temporary Road Closure
The public is advised that part of the Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit will be closed to traffic on Sunday 14 September 2025, between the hours of 7am and 5.30pm, to allow the Bathurst Light Car Club to conduct a Flying 1/5th.
Temporary road closures will be in place from the eastern side of McPhillamy Park gate to Conrod Straight at the intersection of Pit Straight and Conrod Straight (Murray’s Corner). Pit Straight will remain open.
All enquiries regarding the event should be directed to Bathurst Light Car Club’s Clerk of the Course, Mr David Robinson, on 0418 652 419. Any inconvenience is regretted.
Join us for a range of events and activities this BizMonth!
Saturday 13 September: 2025 Carillon Business Awards. Bathurst Goldfields, 6pm to Midnight.
Wednesday 17 September: Grant Writing Seminar: Bathurst Panthers, 3pm to 5pm.
Thursday 18 September: BizMonth Business Breakfast, Bathurst RSL, 7am to 9am.
Wednesday 24 September: In partnership with Regional Development Australia Central West, Council is hosting a Masterclass - Selling Online and Offline. Upstairs Co-working space, 6pm to 8:30pm.
Thursday 25 September: ShopFest. Local retailers have the opportunity to trade directly on the footpath. All you need to do is register your business: https://forms.gle/o2K8RDGdgG2BtzvR9
For more information about all these events, visit: bathurstliveinvest.com.au/events
The Great Spring Clean Up
The Great Spring Clean Up, in partnership with Bupa, is back and happening nationwide in September & October. This initiative will tackle litter in our cities, streets, parks and waterways and improve our shared environment.
This event is particularly important at this time of the year before the severe summer weather season kicks into gear across different parts of the country. Now is the perfect time to get involved with your family, friends, school, local community or work colleagues and do your bit to help Clean Up!
Get your Clean Up crew together and register to host your own local event!
Manning Aquatic Centre Changeroom Upgrades
Upgrade works to the men’s changerooms at Manning Aquatic Centre commenced on 11 August. Works include the replacement of shower and toilet partitioning, installation of new shower heads & taps, basins, waterproofing, new toilets, wall tiling, and a new floor surfacing treatment. Refurbishment is expected to be completed in time for the outdoor pool’s reopening ahead of the 2025 summer season.
Changes will be in place during the upgrade works in order to ensure that changeroom options are provided to all pool patrons utilising the Centre. Signage detailing temporary alternative changerooms will be displayed throughout the Centre.
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